Back-End Developer Capstone

This course is part of Meta Back-End Developer Professional Certificate

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

187 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

91%

Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

Create a Django web server with multiple API endpoints
Connect Django to a MySQL database

Skills you'll gain

Category: Back-End Web Development
Category: Databases
Category: Unit Testing
Category: Test Tools
Category: Application Development
Category: Authentications
Category: Web Development
Category: Development Testing
Category: API Testing
Category: Full-Stack Web Development
Category: User Accounts
Category: Version Control

Tools you'll learn

Category: Django (Web Framework)
Category: Application Programming Interface (API)
Category: Git (Version Control System)
Category: Web Applications
Category: MySQL

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Assessments

28 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Meta Back-End Developer Professional Certificate

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There are 4 modules in this course

The Capstone project enables you to demonstrate multiple skills by solving an authentic real-world problem. You’ll test your abilities in full-stack back-end development in a real-life scenario by composing a Django web app. Each module includes a brief recap of, and links to, content that you have covered in previous courses in this program.

You will use clean and bug-free coding to create a Django web server with multiple API endpoints and connect it to a MySQL database. You’ll also create a template system driven by Django views. By the end of the course you will be able to: • Compose a backend application using multiple skills • Use Django to serve static HTML content • Commit the project to a Git repository • Connect the backend to the database • Implement the menu and table booking APIs • Set up user registration and authentication • Test the application with unit tests and Insomnia • Synthesize the skills from this course and evaluate other learners • Reflect on this project's content and on the learning path that lies ahead. On completion of the Capstone project, you’ll have a project-based portfolio that you can show to potential employers when interviewing for an engineering role. To complete this course, you will need back-end developer experience. Additionally, it always helps to have a can-do attitude!

In this module, you will get practical hands-on experience using the Django web framework.

What's included

4 videos13 readings8 assignments

4 videosTotal 11 minutes

Introduction to the course3 minutes
Setting up the Project3 minutes
What you know about URLs and Routes4 minutes
Module Summary1 minute

13 readingsTotal 210 minutes

Course syllabus15 minutes
How to be successful in this course15 minutes
Checking your development environment15 minutes
Additional resources5 minutes
Recap: Version Control10 minutes
Exercise: Setting up the repository30 minutes
Recap: Django Set Up10 minutes
Exercise: Setting up the Django project30 minutes
Exercise: Committing the Project30 minutes
Additional Resources5 minutes
Recap: Django Routes10 minutes
Exercise: Setting up the static routes30 minutes
Additional Resources5 minutes

8 assignmentsTotal 105 minutes

Starting the Project50 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you set up the Git repository?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you set up the Django project?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you push your commits?5 minutes
Knowledge Check15 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you set up the static content routes?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you push your commits?5 minutes
Knowledge Check15 minutes

In this module, you will revise Models. You will revisit the concepts of working with databases and models in Django. You will set up the MySQL connection, and create the required models for the web application. Then, you will build the menu and table booking APIs using the Django Rest Framework.

What's included

3 videos8 readings9 assignments

3 videosTotal 7 minutes

Working with databases and models3 minutes
Building an API3 minutes
Module Summary2 minutes

8 readingsTotal 160 minutes

Recap: Django Database Configuration and Models15 minutes
Exercise: Setting up the MySQL connection30 minutes
Exercise: Setting up the models30 minutes
Additional Resources5 minutes
Recap: Django Rest Framework15 minutes
Exercise: Set up the menu API30 minutes
Exercise: Set up the table booking API30 minutes
Additional Resources5 minutes

9 assignmentsTotal 110 minutes

Project Functionality50 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you set up the MySQL connection?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you set up the models?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you push your commits?5 minutes
Knowledge Check15 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you set up the API for the food menu?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you set up the table booking API?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you push your commits?5 minutes
Knowledge Check15 minutes

In this module, you'll focus on user authentication and testing the API. You will revisit the concepts to help you secure your app and APIs. You will add user authentication by setting up user registration, login and logout functionality. Then you will implement the code to secure the table booking API. Next, you will test your application code using unit testing and test the API endpoints using the Insomnia REST client. Finally, you will push your commits to GitHub.

What's included

3 videos9 readings9 assignments

3 videosTotal 8 minutes

Securing your app3 minutes
Testing your application3 minutes
Module Summary2 minutes

9 readingsTotal 190 minutes

Recap: User Authentication30 minutes
Exercise: Add the registration page30 minutes
Exercise: Securing the table booking API30 minutes
Additional Resources5 minutes
Recap: Unit Testing15 minutes
Exercise: Adding unit tests30 minutes
Recap: Testing your API15 minutes
Exercise: Testing the API using Insomnia30 minutes
Additional Resources5 minutes

9 assignmentsTotal 110 minutes

Security and Testing50 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you set up user registration?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you secure the table booking API?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you push your commits?5 minutes
Knowledge Check15 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you add unit tests?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you test the API using Insomnia?5 minutes
Readiness Check: Did you push your commits?5 minutes
Knowledge Check15 minutes

In this module, you will be assessed on the fundamental skills covered as you build the capstone project's functionality. You'll have a chance to compare your code and your designs with your peers via a peer review and you'll have the opportunity to work through a solution to some of the most challenging parts of the capstone project. At the end of this module, you'll complete a graded assessment, reflect on your learning and be guided to the next steps in your coding journey.

What's included

2 videos3 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

2 videosTotal 5 minutes

Course Recap for Capstone Project2 minutes
Congratulations, you have completed the Capstone Project!3 minutes

3 readingsTotal 50 minutes

About the final project assessment15 minutes
Solution: Little Lemon Web Application30 minutes
Next steps5 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 155 minutes

Final Graded Assessment 150 minutes
Readiness check. Prepare to submit the project5 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Little Lemon Web Application60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Reflect on learning10 minutes

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